November and December 2022 Episodes of 'Sold on Hamilton With Judy Marsales

The last two tremendous episodes of the 'Sold On Hamilton with Judy Marsales' radio show were broadcast on November 5 and December, 2022 on CHML 900AM in Hamilton.

This wonderful show is generally broadcast on the first Saturday on the month between 11am and 12pm. It is hosted by Judy Marsales, owner of Judy Marsales Real Estate Ltd (a proud HBL sponsor) and an amazing local music supporter. The program showcases the best and brightest citizens of the Hammer, including many musicians. Judy also discusses the Hamilton housing market.

The November 5, 2022 show featured Tom Oliver of the Hamilton Music Festival, Peggy Chapman of the Hamilton Bulldogs and Marie Sison from Judy Marsales Real Estate Ltd.

Links: Show above courtesy of Global News, Sold on Hamilton, More 'Sold on Hamilton' Stories

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The December 10, 2022 show featured Liam McGlashon aka the Urban Fiddler, Keith Green (Mastermind Data) + Andy David (CIA Computing) and Sales Representative, Richard MacLean from Judy Marsales Real Estate Ltd.

Links: Show above courtesy of Global News, Sold on Hamilton, More 'Sold on Hamilton' Stories

Links: Marion Shynal, Urban Fiddler, More Liam McGlashon Stories, Video above courtesy of Hamilton Public Library

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Happy World Fiddle Day! Videos by Liam McGlashon, Matt Coleman, Ever-Lovin' Jug Band

Update of 2016 Post

Links: More Liam McGlashon Stories, Ferguson Young, More Charlie Daniels Covers/Stories, Video above courtesy of The Urban Fiddler



Links: More Matt Coleman Stories, Video above courtesy of Matt Coleman



Links: Ever-Lovin' Jug Band, More Ever-Lovin' Jug Band Stories, Video above courtesy of Jazzbo43

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CONGRATS! 2018 Spectator Readers' Choice Award Winners!

On Friday, October 26, the 2018 winners of the Hamilton Spectator Readers' Choice Awards were unveiled. The special supplemental section featured the best that Hammertown has to offer, including our wonderful music community. 

Here's a list of all the music-related winners.

P = Platinum (1st place)

D = Diamond (2nd place)

G = Gold

Everything else is in the top ten.

Local Musician or Band 

• P: Freedom Train
  
  
  
  Links: Freedom Train, More Freedom Train Stories, More Rush Covers/Stories, Video above courtesy of Freedom Train 
  
  
• D: Carl Jennings (Freedom Train)
• G: John Atlee
  
  
  
  Links: John Atlee, More John Atlee Stories, Video above courtesy of John Atlee

Top Ten

• Brad Soucie
• Chris Wheeler (guitar)
• Darcy Feaver
• Ginger St. James
• Laura Cole
• Liam McGlashon
• Matty Simpson

Concert Venue

• P: FirstOntario Concert Hall (aka Hamilton Place)
• D: FirstOntario Centre (aka Copps Coliseum)
• G: This Ain't Hollywood

Festival

• P: Supercrawl
• D: Festival of Friends
• G: It's Your Festival

Live Entertainment Facility

• P: Tracie's Place
• D: FirstOntario Concert Hall (aka Hamilton Place)
• G: This Ain't Hollywood

Live Jazz Club

• P: Artword Artbar
• D: Zyla's
• G: Doors Pub/Mulberry Street Cafe/This Ain't Hollywood

Live Music Bar/Lounge

• P: Come by Chance/This Ain't Hollywood/Tracie's Place
• D: Darcy Feaver
• G: Casbah

Music Instructor

• P: Sotyria Violaris (Intune)
• D: Adam Scott
• G: Adrean Farrugia

Musical Instrument Store

• P: Pick N Sticks
• D: Long and McQuade
• G: Acoustic Room

Music School

• P: Intune Music Academy
• D: Mr. Ben's Open Door Music
• G: Picks N Sticks

Radio Station

• P: CKWR 98.5FM
• D: KX94.7 New Country
• G: 92.9 The Grand

Recording Studio

• P: Halo
• D: BOXO Studio
• G: QED Media

Record/CD Store 

• P: Cheapies
• D: Into the Abyss
• G: Dr. Disc

A special congrats to one of our sponsors, Picks N Sticks, who won platinum for Musical Instrument Store and Gold for Music School:

We would also like to give a shout out to our Blogger's workplace, the St. Charles Adult Education Centre who won Platinum in the Adult Education category and Diamond in the Learning Centre category.

CONGRATS EVERYONE!

Blast from the Past: Last Year's Winners

Links: Readers' Choice Awards, More Spec Readers' Choice Awards Stories

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GOOD LUCK! Spectator Readers' Choice Award 2018 Nominees! Vote Deadline Sept 25

The Hamilton Spectator Readers' Choice Awards are here again and there's only have a few days left to vote. Click here to vote. Deadline is September 25, 2018 at 5pm. 

Here are the nominees for the Local Musician or Band category:

• Brad Soucie
• Cadillac Bill and the Creeping Bent
• Carl Jennings (Freedom Train)
• Chris Wheeler (guitar)
• Darcy Feaver
• The David Love Band
• Freedom Train
• Ginger St. James
• John Atlee
• Laura Cole
• Liam McGlashon
• Lloyd Andrews
• Matty Simpson
• Rob Kirkham and Neon Rain
• Tim Connolly

Other music related categories include Concert Venue, Festival, Live Entertainment Facility, Live Jazz Club, Live Music Bar/Lounge, Music Instructor, Musical Instrument Store, Music School, Radio Station, Record/CD Store and Recording Studio.

One of our sponsors, Picks 'N' Sticks is up for Music School, Musical Instrument Store,  and a few of their Instructors are up for awards too.

Lou, our Blogger would also appreciate a vote for his workplace, the St. Charles Adult Education Centre in the Adult Education and Learning Centre categories.

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!

Blast from the Past: Last Year's Winners

Links: Readers' Choice Awards, More Spec Readers' Choice Awards Stories

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News Roundup (Podcasts, Kirby, Ryan Van Sickle)

Local

• Loud City Podcast # 5
• Mark LaForme sings for Stompin' Tom
• New Liam McGlashon Twitter feed
• Ribfest planned for Ancaster Fairgrounds
  

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Canada 

• March 2013 issue of Maple Blues

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World

• Podcasts: Roadhouse 418 & 419 & 420, Blues N da Blood 160 & 161

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Funny/Weird Stuff

• Cartoon: Daffy and Porky discuss radio

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Blasts From the Past

• 2009: Steve Strongman-Blues in Colour CD 
• 2010: Blues News Bites w/Dan Achen, Cartoons, Famous Framus, Groove Corporation and more
• 2011: The Mulligans@Gallaghers
• 2012: Robin Benedict/Done Deel Videos 

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Featured Videos



Links: Kirby, More Kirby Stories, Video Courtesy of Kirby


Links: Ryan Van Sickle,  More Ryan Van Sickle Stories, More Tom Waits Covers/Stories, Video courtesy of Ryan Van Sickle

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News Roundup (Liam McGlashon, Rachel Heart, Loud City Podcast)

Local

• New Loud City Podcast

Canada 

• Top 10 Neil Young Love Songs

World

• 5 things record companies don't want you to know about
• Classic Rock New Releases March 2013
• Blues Hall of Fame Inductees 2013
• Podcasts: Roadhouse 416, Nothing But the Blues 231
  

Funny & Weird

• Legends Revealed: Did a singer record 28 versions of a hit song depending on where it was released?

Blasts from the Past

• 2009: Jack de Keyzer teaches Stephen Harper's son
• 2010: Performer of the Week: Stinky and the Hot Rodz
• 2011: Ken Whiteley and the Mighty Duck Blues Band@The Golden Pheasant
• 2012: Barn Katz@Private Function

Featured Videos

Links: Liam McGlashon, More Liam McGlashon Stories, Video courtesy of Brian Smiley

Links: Rachel Heart, More Rachel Heart Stories,  Video courtesy of Rachel Heart

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News Roundup (Fred Eaglesmith, Jordan John, Johnny Max)

Local

• Spec story on It's Your Festival
• Inside Halton's article on Hayley Roscoe CD
• New musical based on Fred Eaglesmith songs
• News story on Liam McGlashon

World

• Muddy Waters w/Rolling Stones DVD
• More Jimi Hendrix reissues
• How listeners shape the evolution of music

Funny/Weird Stuff

• Mick Jagger: the Early Years
• Pearls Before Swine music cartoon
• Banjo New Yorker cartoon

Blasts from the Past

• 2009: Strange Cargo@Cat N Fiddle
• 2010: Overplayers@Slainte
• 2011: Blues River Man Improv Videos

Featured Videos

Links: Jordan John, More Jordan John Stories, Video courtesy of BluesInBronte



Links: Johnny Max Band, More Johnny Max Stories, Video courtesy of TheLoinTavern

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